How to Pronounce Depressants

To pronounce "depressants", say DEPR-ess-ants — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEPR-ess-ants

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💡 Tip for remembering “depressants”

"depressants" has 3 syllables: depr-ess-ants. It rhymes with antidepressants and adolescents, if that helps it stick.

What does depressants mean?

noun

  1. A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.

    “Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant.”

  2. An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Words that rhyme with depressants

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

antidepressantsadolescentssuppressantsfluorescentscrescents

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depressants"?▾

"Depressants" has 3 syllables: depr · ess · ants.

What does "depressants" mean?▾

Depressants: A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.

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